At a Glance
Median Income
$129,956
$71,513 per capita
Home Value
$655,400
Zillow: $695,691
Violent Crime
54/100K
1,769/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.1%
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Afton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Afton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Afton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Afton residents earn a median household income of $129,956 , which is 73% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $71,513. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,024 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Afton is $655,400 , 132% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $695,691. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Afton reports 54 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,769/100K.
Education
60.1% of adults in Afton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% above the national average).
99.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Afton has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,944
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density117/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$129,956
Per Capita$71,513
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$1,545M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
B+
Home Value$655,400
Rent
Ownership98.1%
Zillow$695,691
Housing Units1,218
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent54/100K
Property1,769/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death5,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation964 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.1%
High School+99.3%
Graduate+20.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute28 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Afton was founded in 1855.
The median home in Afton was built in 1981.
22.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
All Countries
